Boiler Operator's Workbook provides an overview of the latest information on safe and efficient operation of both low and high pressure boilers and related equipment. This edition is a complete instructional resource to be used in preparing to pass a boiler operator's license exam. All facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting are covered. Boiler Operator's Workbook has been updated with new technologies used with boilers, such as variable-frequency motor drives, PLC controls, low-NOx burners, rifled boiler tubes, reverse osmosis systems, thermal fluid power boilers, gas turbines, and cogeneration. The appendix has been expanded to include more tables of useful information and more boiler formulas which serve as a summary and review of common boiler operation calculations. A CD-ROM is included with this workbook and contains the following activities: * Quick Quizzesr * Illustrated Glossary * Flash Cards * Sample Licensing Exams * Master Mathr Problems * Media Clips * Link to ATPeResources.com

Written for the boiler operator who has knowledge and experience, but would like to learn more in order to optimize his performance, this text is also clearly-presented enough to be an indispensable guide for those beginning their careers, as well as being suitable for managers and superintendents interested in reducing a facility's operating expense. Based on the author's forty years of experience in boiler plant operation, design, construction, start-up, retrofit and maintenance, it contains absolutely key recommendations to operators and managers of plants large and small.

If the exam is on boiler operation, this guide is your fast track to acing the test! It was written by a licensed professional engineer specifically for those who work with boilers and want to pass licensing exams. With this results-oriented review guide, you’ll save study time. The Boiler Operator’s Exam Preparation Guide focuses right in on exactly the kind of problems you will find on your exam. It’s packed with practice multiple choice, problem-solving, and essay questions to help you prepare—plus this guide shows you how to answer, step by step. Working at your own pace, you’ll polish up your problem-solving skills and build up your knowledge of the underlying theories of thermodynamics and mechanics. The Boiler Operator's Exam Preparation Guide is your one-stop source for acing any exam on boiler operation!

The classic guide to boiler operation and maintenance—revised to cover the latest technology and standardsQuickly and easily solve any boiler problem using the hands-on information contained in this fully updated, industry standard resource. The book clearly explains the many different types of boilers, , operation, maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures and points out potential problems. This new edition has been thoroughly overhauled to align with all current regulations, including the latest version of the ASME BPV Code, and NB Inspection Code. You will get practice questions and answers to reinforce salient points and help you prepare for the Boiler Operator’s or Stationary Engineer exam. Boiler Operator’s Guide, Fifth Edition covers:•Firetube and watertube boilers•Electric and special application boilers•Boilers with new technology•Nuclear power steam generators•Fabrication by welding and NDT•Material testing, code strength, and stresses•Boiler connections and appurtenances•Combustion, burners, and controls•Boiler auxiliaries and external water treatment•Boiler water and in-service problems and inspections•Boiler plant training•List of jurisdictions

The Workbook contains questions similar to those found on a typical boiler operator's licensing exam.